garden path crochet
YOU CAN HOOK ON THE GO!
For this project you crochet individual pieces in five designs. That means you can knock it off hexagon by hexagon wherever you are – on the bus, in front of the telly or at the park. Then, when you’re ready, you stitch the motifs together into this oversize cheerful throw!
Instructions on page 160
GARDEN PATH crochet throw
STITCH DIAGRAMS
Work 6tr in next st, lengthen lp on hook and remove hook from work, insert hook in first tr, replace lp on hook and draw through, reducing lp size to normal.
For a hidden seam, with wrong side facing, work under both loops.
GARDEN PATH CROCHET THROW
Intermediate crochet
Measurements
Width (approx) 170cm; length (approx) 200cm
Gather your supplies
Patons Co. on Blend 8 ply (50g): 7 balls Neo Mint Shade 48; 6 balls Orange Shade 7; 5 balls each: Wi ld Rose Shade 39, Yellow Shade 6, Natural Shade 4, Cantaloupe Shade 47, Persian Green Shade 30, Calico Shade 46, Aqua Shade 17, Flamingo Shade 25, Deep Water Shade 44, Pineapple Shade 40, Mauve Shade 38, Rainforest Shade 42 and Lime Cream Shade 41; 4 balls Coral Shade 26; 4mm crochet hook; yarn needle
Here’s how
Tension: Motifs measure 20cm across, using 4mm hook. Correct tension is not essential for this throw, however, stated measurements and yarn quantities are based on this tension.
Abbreviations (Australian/UK terminology used throughout)
beg = beginning; ch = chain; continue; double crochet; double treble; half treble; loop/s; repeat; slip stitch; space/s; stitch/es; treble; yarn over hook
